Families to Experience Memorable Moments at Holiday Spectacular Benefitting Five Bay Area Children’s Charities
WWFC to Honor Joe and Jennifer Montana with Inspiration Award
SAN FRANCISCO (October 15, 2013) – Wender Weis Foundation for Children (WWFC) has announced its fourth annual Holiday Heroes event, an exciting evening of holiday joy and fun for San Francisco Bay Area families and children. Holiday Heroes’ attendees will enjoy an exclusive opportunity to meet local athletes while experiencing a holiday celebration featuring children’s games, activities, a silent auction, and behind-the-scenes access to AT&T Park, home of the World Champion San Francisco Giants. Current and former Bay Area athletes scheduled to attend Holiday Heroes include San Francisco Giants’ relief pitcher George Kontos; NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana; U.S. figure skater and Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi; U.S. hockey player, Olympian, and Stanley Cup Champion Bret Hedican; and U.S. skier and Olympic Gold medalist Jonny Mosely. Holiday Heroes, one of WWFC’s most highly-anticipated events to raise funds for children in need, will kick off the holiday season on Monday, December 9, with festivities from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m.
“Holiday Heroes is as much a grand party with everyone’s favorite, caring athletes as it is an event that is dedicated to raising funds for the ultimate holiday gift – access to resources that help children grow their confidence and self-esteem so they can ultimately realize all their dreams,” said Amy Wender-Hoch, WWFC founder. “This year, we are thrilled to introduce the Wender Weis Foundation for Children’s first-ever Inspiration Award as a way to recognize how important positive contributions are in helping to build up our community’s kids.”
WWFC is honoring Joe and Jennifer Montana with its first Inspiration Award for the couple’s philanthropic efforts and positive impact on the community through their Four Rings Family Foundation. This special recognition also celebrates the launch of Jennifer Montana Design’s Chain Reaction Key Necklaces, casual yet elegant handmade jewelry that inspires people to be positive while providing economic opportunity and support for individuals in need.
In addition to raising funds and awareness for children’s charities, Holiday Heroes is an extraordinary experience for children, enabling them to create wonderful holiday memories that last a lifetime. WWFC will invite over 600 children to attend the event, including 300 children from the foundation’s benefitting organizations. They, their families, and donors will enjoy rare access to the San Francisco Giants’ dugout and batting tunnels, ballpark fare, beverages, plus activities such as holiday cookie decorating, teddy bear stuffing, face painting, photo/video booths, and a silent auction. Holiday Heroes is a one-of-a-kind, magical evening where children will meet local sports heroes while celebrating the season, and where parents may enjoy mingling with friends and/or sipping a glass of wine knowing their kids are having a wonderful holiday experience in a safe, fun environment.
The evening kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with a special reception for Sponsor Hero and Major Sponsor ticket holders in the Giants’ Clubhouse. These guests will have a chance to view the World Series Trophies, get early access to the batting tunnels and dugout, as well as enjoy beverages and appetizers. Doors open for the main event at 5:45 p.m. on the Club Level.
The cost to attend Holiday Heroes is $195 to $385 for individual tickets; $425 to $775 for tickets at the Sponsor Hero level; and $1,750 to $50,000 for Major Sponsor level. A $75 donation sponsors one child from one of WWFC’s benefitting children’s organizations. Proceeds for this year’s Holiday Heroes will benefit the Junior Giants Baseball Program, 49ers Foundation, Holy Family Day Home, Raphael House, San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center, Always Dream Foundation, Fit Kids, and Four Rings Family Foundation. Tickets are available for purchase at www.wenderweis.org or by calling (650) 321-4142.
Holiday Heroes Event Chairpersons are Meg and Craige Bertero along with Christine and Kevin Considine. WWFC is thrilled to have Shannon and Dan Cronan; Trish and Charlie Loucks; Susan Solinsky and Paul Duryea; and Lori Puccinelli Stern and Peter Stern as Honorary Chairpersons for the event.
About Wender Weis Foundation for Children
Bay Area-based Wender Weis Foundation for Children (WWFC) is a nonprofit organization committed to encouraging underserved and low-income children throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in order to help them develop their confidence and self-esteem. WWFC raises funds for and awareness about charitable organizations that provide assistance to children in need. WWFC donates proceeds from fundraising efforts, including its annual Holiday Heroes event, to sponsor various outreach programs. Amy Wender-Hoch founded WWFC in 1994 in honor of her family. More information is available at www.wenderweis.org.
